sugar decos

By slebel

Ingredients

• 1/2 c sugar
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

9. Make the Sugar Decorations: In the small sauce pan, add the sugar and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat (heat setting 5 on my gas cooktop), stirring constantly, until all of the sugar is dissolved and the mixture begins to boil. Stop stirring. Reduce the heat to low (heat setting 3 on my gas cooktop) and continue to slowly boil until the color of the caramel changes from clear to light amber. Quickly pour it onto the parchment lined baking sheet, making designs as you go. The melted sugar will begin to cool as you pour and you will get some filaments, but that’s ok. Allow the sugar to cool thoroughly, then break it up into small pieces and